Martha Cheesman , BACP

Martha Cheesman is a BACP registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 10 years of focused clinical experience. She has worked with people across different ages and cultural backgrounds, using a range of therapeutic tools to respond to each person's distinct needs. BACP indicates a professional counselling membership that reflects standards of practice and ongoing professional development.

Martha takes a holistic view that considers the relationship between mind, body, and spirit, and she blends trauma-informed care, mindfulness practices, and existential perspectives into her work. Her approach emphasizes purpose, self-love, and self-worth as central elements of healing, and she aims to create a space where people feel heard, acknowledged, and valued.

Drawing on several evidence-informed approaches, Martha adapts techniques to address issues such as addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, and a wide range of intimacy and identity concerns. She also supports clients coping with life transitions, career challenges, caregiver stress, and complex family dynamics. Therapy with Martha is collaborative and tailored, focusing on practical strategies as well as deeper emotional change.

Martha provides services in English and Spanish and works with international clients, helping people find meaningful ways to move forward even after difficult experiences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Martha Cheesman draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support people in different ways. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early bonds affect current connections and trust. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting clients with empathy and respect, helping them find their own direction and build self-understanding. CBT offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Martha collaborates with each person to identify methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She works alongside clients to adapt techniques and pace so therapy feels useful and relevant.

Online therapy allows sessions to take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access support from different locations and at times that suit busy lives. These flexible options help people maintain continuity of care, reduce travel time, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for them while working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in these approaches.